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What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad
It's the Fourth of July, and to commemorate the holiday, the Up First newsletter asked readers to share what freedom means to ...
What are the first words in Declaration of Independence? A recap on July 4
The Declaration of Independence was originally drafted by former US President Thomas Jefferson in consultation with committee members such as John Adams.
On July 4, read the Declaration of Independence
On Independence Day, we present the Declaration of Independence. 2025 marks 249 years since the United States’ founding document was adopted by the delegates to the Second Continental Congress in ...
A good day to remember the words in our Declaration of Independence (Letters)
By this Declaration, Americans asserted their unwillingness to be serfs or vassals to an unaccountable ruler, but rather as ...
To prepare for America’s 250th, go back and read the Declaration of Independence
What can Americans of good will from left and right do for the coming anniversary? They can turn to the text of the ...
The 30 most patriotic movies to watch this Fourth of July, ranked
From war dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to musicals like "Hamilton," these are the films that scream "America" to us.
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Dayton At Work and Play: Independence Day
On July 4, 1776 the members of the Continental Congress put their lives and property at risk as they signed the Declaration ...